I got a URI 6 weeks ago, been on 2 antibiotics and 2 steroids, I'm starting my third antibiotic tomorrow. This URI caused me to have T and ETD. I thought the second one did it, but a mere week after finishing it the fluid in my ears comes back. I feel like my head will explode and water will burst out my ears. Why aren't any of these meds working? BTW, I've never been this sick before. I haven't gotten a cold in three years!
Can I Die from ETD? Cuz I Feel Like I Am
- Thread starter Hotaru
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AnxiousJon
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- Dec 19, 2015
- 320
- Tinnitus Since
- 09/2015
- Cause of Tinnitus
- Anxiety, Insomnia, and a Fan at Night
I think your eardrums would rupture which would not be fatal, though an underlying infection that close to the brain could be fatal I would assume. Has a swab/specimen test been done to verify an infection? If an infection could be ruled-out via test, a scan(MRI?/CT?)been done to look for a tumor. Just my thoughts; but I'll defer to someone else here with more medical sensibility and knowledge.
For some reason, doctors don't test my fluids, blood, etc. I've always had to ask them to test me. I was just at the doctor three days ago and he didn't do anything except give me more pills. They better work this time.
AnxiousJon
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- Dec 19, 2015
- 320
- Tinnitus Since
- 09/2015
- Cause of Tinnitus
- Anxiety, Insomnia, and a Fan at Night
Have you had a fever? I don't understand refusing to do a test for infection when the first round of anti-biotics failed to produce results. Even though you have already started the treatment, I would see if I could find a doctor that would agree to run a set of labs for infection. If the test results come back negative for infection you can stop taking them and start pursuing other causes.
When does this round of anti-biotics end? I bet if you checked into the ER claming very high pain and pressure, and that you are worried about a life-threatening infection I bet they would actually run the test. Just an idea if you reach a dead-end. I think the claim is somewhat legitimate, and as a liability issue I think they would have to take it seriously and run the test. And if they don't find an infection they might run some other scan on you while you are at the hospital.
MemberNo you won't die from ETD. It is very common problem with the tube and usually would heal with time and meds. If your condition persist after the symptoms of ETD is over, then you need to see a doctor for more detail check or scan. Here is what ETD symptoms are about:
http://patient.info/health/eustachian-tube-dysfunction
http://patient.info/health/eustachian-tube-dysfunction
- Jan 25, 2013
- 3,674
- Tinnitus Since
- 2008
- Cause of Tinnitus
- TMJ disorder, airplane barotrauma, noise exposure.
Did you try @engineerLA 's advice? I had one normal day and now loud hissing. I hope you find some answers @Hotaru
I'm sure you're very frustrated.
I tried a neti-pot and the sounds I heard and the weird pain I felt was not good, and probably caused the loop to come back. I'm spending hundreds on treatments and nothing's working. I'm sure if I bought a humidifier and pilled turmeric it won't work.
- Jan 25, 2013
- 3,674
- Tinnitus Since
- 2008
- Cause of Tinnitus
- TMJ disorder, airplane barotrauma, noise exposure.
I just got one of these, but not sure it's of much value either. I read someplace a steamer could help ETD. I have a neti-pot someplace that I haven't used...still new. I meant @engineerLA
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000TN7MY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000TN7MY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
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